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C17 NET

1992 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,168 mi
Last recorded115,168 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-5116,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 NET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 115,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 109,134 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 109,122 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 104,016 miles

corrosion forming n/s/r sill

Fail 25 Apr 2023 104,016 miles

Position lamp missing both front/not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion forming n/s/r sill

Fail 5 Apr 2023 104,001 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 99,320 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 98,569 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 98,301 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 98,050 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 97,509 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 96,903 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 96,687 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 95,475 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

battery insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r inner arch holed and corroded but not a structural mounting

o/s/r drop link bush worn but showing no play

o/s/r outer skin sill corroded

surface corrosion on both inner skin sills

Fail 22 Jan 2011 95,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r inner arch holed and corroded but not a structural mounting

o/s/r drop link bush worn but showing no play

o/s/r outer skin sill corroded

rear discs worn

surface corrosion on both inner skin sills

Pass 18 Jan 2010 93,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 91,915 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 89,806 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 86,790 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 83,835 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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C17 NET is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 116,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C17 NET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C17 NET registered?

C17 NET is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 1992.

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